baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2503875-A (GB)
Title: Encoding / Decoding a Video Image Which Excludes Use of a Second Encoding Mode (e.g. Transform Skip Mode) Upon Meeting Conditions
Inventor: FRANCOIS EDOUARD
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: A video signal has at least a first signal component corresponding to a first colour, and a second signal component, associated with the first signal component and corresponding to a second colour. Each component is divided into blocks, and each block has one or more encodable / decodable units (e.g. transform units). The encoding of at least one unit of the second signal component is switchable between first (e.g. Normal HEVC) and second (e.g. Transform Skip HEVC) modes. A method of encoding the signal comprises excluding use of the second mode for the encoding of the secondÂ­ signal component unit concerned when at least one condition is satisfied relating to a block or unit of the first signal component that corresponds to the second signal component unit concerned (1st part of 1002a). The exclusion also / instead occurs when at least one condition is satisfied relating to a prediction mode of the second signal component unit concerned or of the block to which the unit concerned belongs (2nd part of 1002a). If not excluded, the block is evaluated with both modes (1003). If excluded, the block is forced to use the first mode (1004).
Patent GB-2501333-A (GB)
Title: Controlling transportation of debug data on an integrated circuit chip
Inventor: HOPKINS ANDREW BRIAN THOMAS
IPC: G01R31/317
Filed: 2012-07-09
Abstract: A method of controlling transportation of debug data on an integrated circuit chip, e.g. a system on chip device, the integrated circuit chip comprising a shared hub and a plurality of peripheral circuits, such as a processing core, each peripheral circuit being connected to a respective debug unit, wherein between each respective debug unit and the shared hub there is an interface configured to transport data messages over each of a plurality of flows, the flows being assigned priorities, the method comprising: transporting control data for controlling the state of a debug unit on a priority flow having a first priority; and transporting debug data output by a debug unit as a result of debugging the peripheral circuit connected to that debug unit on a flow having a second priority, wherein the first priority is higher than the second priority.
Patent GB-2504353-A (GB)
Title: Redirecting power from an alternator wherein the power is surplus to battery recharging requirements
Inventor: VASSALLO ALBERTO
IPC: B60L7/10
Filed: 2012-07-27
Abstract: A method of operating an automotive system wherein power generated by an alternator 520 that is not used to recharge a battery 530 is redirected to warm up other elements of the system. The system comprises an internal combustion engine 110, an alternator 520 mechanically connected to the engine 110 and a battery 530 electrically connected to the alternator 520, the method comprising the following steps: monitoring a first parameter (SoC) representative of a State of Charge of the battery 530, monitoring a second parameter representative of a temperature of an element of the automotive system, monitoring a third parameter (BPP) representative of a required braking energy, regulating the power generated by the alternator 520 as a function of the first, the second and the third parameter, and supplying at least a part of the generated electric power to an electrical heater 555,565,575 provided for heating said element of the automotive system.
Patent GB-2509547-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable floor drain
Inventor: TOMS MATTHEW JASON
IPC: E03F5/04
Filed: 2013-01-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a height-adjustable assembly for a drain (100 figure 1). The assembly comprises a lower portion 401 for use with a waste outlet 409 of the drain, an upper portion 403 to receive an attachment 407 for mounting at floor level (200 figure 2) to cover the assembly, and an adjustment portion 405 disposed between the upper and lower portions. The adjustment portion comprises first and second adjustment elements 420, 425 disposed respectively on inner and outer faces of the adjustment portion to simultaneously vary the position of the upper and adjustment portions relative to the lower portion as the adjustment portion is rotated. Later embodiments relate to a method for height adjustment of a drain, and a floor drain for a shower comprising said height adjustable assembly.
Patent GB-2500463-A (GB)
Title: Traction control device
Inventor: ICHIHASHI SATOSHI
IPC: B60K28/16
Filed: 2013-02-04
Abstract: A traction control device 2 includes a virtual front-wheel-speed calculating unit 22 that calculates a virtual front wheel speed as a front wheel speed after a front wheel has been lifted, by sequentially performing a correction calculation. The front wheel speed, immediately before the front wheel is lifted, is used as an initial value. When a front-wheel lift-state judging unit 21b judges that the front wheel is in the lifted state, a traction-control start determining unit 24 judges a relation between a deviation between the virtual front wheel speed and a rear wheel speed and a predetermined slip rate, and an engine-output control unit 3 controls a drive force of the rear wheel based on the relation between a deviation between the virtual front wheel speed and the rear wheel speed and the predetermined slip rate. The device 2 is particularly useful for a motorbike. It is aimed at addressing a situation with prior systems where engine output might be suppressed unnecessarily promptly, for instance on a dirt road, and coping with an off-road situation where a wheel has to be lifted to negotiate an obstacle.
Patent GB-2514561-A (GB)
Title: Overhearing
Inventor: JOKELA TOMMI TAPANI
IPC: H04W92/20
Filed: 2013-05-28
Abstract: A base station (BS) belongs to a first group of BSs in a communication network comprising the first group of BSs and second and third groups of BS. The BS provides access to the communication network for user equipments by communicating with the user equipments via an air interface. A method comprises allocating (S11) overhearing uplink resources to be used for receiving data from BSs of the second and third groups, in a frame used for communicating with the user equipments, and allocating (S12) overhearing downlink resources for the second and third groups, to be used for transmitting data to BSs of the second and third groups, in the frame used for communicating with the user equipments. For use in base station-to-base station communications (BS-to-BS communications) through the air link (air interface) so that BSs may communicate with their neighbours with a limited overhead and reasonable delay, decreasing a network operators CAPEX by enabling an X2-free deployment of an LTE network. Suitable for applications such as Inter-cell Interference cancellation (ICIC), Coordinated Multi-Point access (CoMP) and Self-Organised Networks (SON). Over the air inter base station communication.
Patent GB-2504860-A (GB)
Title: Arcnet use in downhole equipment
Inventor: COUSIN DANIEL M
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2012-04-19
Abstract: An apparatus and method for delivering communication and/or power downhole. The apparatus may include an information network configured to use a multi-drop deterministic protocol. The method may include delivering information over the information network. The method may include delivering power over the information network.
Patent GB-2502026-A (GB)
Title: High-strength steel sheet exerting excellent deep drawability at room temperature and warm temperatures and method for warm working same
Inventor: MURAKAMI TOSHIO
IPC: C21D8/04
Filed: 2012-02-27
Abstract: This high-strength steel sheet has a component composition containing, in mass%, 0.02 to 0.3% C, 1 to 3% Si, 1.8 to 3% Mn, 0.1% or less P, 0.01% or less S, 0.001 to 0.1% Al, and 0.002 to 0.03% N, the remainder being iron and impurities. The high-strength steel sheet has a structure containing, in terms of area ratio relative to the entire structure, each of the following phases: 50 to 85% beinitic ferrite; 3% or more retained austenite (Î³); 10 to 45% martensite and the aforementioned retained austenite (Î³); and 5 to 40% ferrite. The ratio between the Mn concentration (MnÎ³R) in the retained austenite (Î³) and the average Mn concentration (Mnav) in the entire structure is 1.2 or more (MnÎ³R/Mnav) based on the Mn concentration distribution obtained by means of EPMA line analysis. As a consequence, the high-strength steel sheet exhibits strength of 980 MPa or more and exerts excellent deep drawability.
Patent GB-2518634-A (GB)
Title: Induction heater circuit protection closed loop control process
Inventor: MILTON GARY JOHN
IPC: H05B6/06
Filed: 2013-09-26
Abstract: A closed loop protection system for an induction heater responds to detection of: voltage spikes in, an oscillation frequency characteristic of, rapid surges in power supply current drawn by, and excess power supply current drawn by a high frequency generator of the heater system; and in response to detecting any of these sends feedback to a control subsystem to limit voltage or current of the generator. The closed-loop control process can protect the induction heater circuits using actions including: temporary shut-down, fast active limiting of supply current and fast active limiting of internal high voltages, in dependence on the abnormal circuit conditions that arise and are detected. The protective actions are effected before the abnormal circuit conditions can develop to damaging levels and can also alert the user to the existence of an abnormal condition, by an indicator device or by affecting the behaviour of the induction heater, so that action can be taken to deal with the originating problem.
Patent GB-2520036-A (GB)
Title: Suspension structure for an electric wheelchair
Inventor: WU DONALD PI HSIANG
IPC: A61G5/06
Filed: 2013-11-07
Abstract: A suspension structure for an electric wheelchair comprises a frame 10, two drive units 20 having a bogie 21 and transmission device 22, two front guide units 40, two front shock absorbers 50, two anti-roll units 60, and two rear shock absorbers 70. The two front guide units are located at both sides of the frame and each includes a front guide wheel 40, a front suspension arm 42 and a torsion spring 43. The front shock absorbers have one end pivoted between the two ends of each of the front suspension arms and another pivoted to an assembling section 212 of each of the bogie. The rear shock absorbers each have one end pivoted between two ends of each rear suspension arm 62 and another end pivoted to the frame. When the front suspension arms drive the front guide wheels to pivot about front suspension arm pivot shaft 421, the torsion springs produce a reaction force to prevent the frame from rolling over forwards, improving safety. Furthermore, when the suspension structure runs across an uneven ground surface, the front and rear shock absorbers can ease the shock imposed on the frame, enhancing passenger comfort.
Patent GB-2511419-A (GB)
Title: Data center coolant switch
Inventor: IYENGAR MADHUSUDAN
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2012-07-08
Abstract: A data center cooling system is operated in a first mode; it has an indoor portion wherein heat is absorbed from components in the data center, and an outdoor heat exchanger portion wherein outside air is used to cool a first heat transfer fluid in at least the outdoor heat exchanger portion of the cooling system during the first mode. The first heat transfer fluid is a relatively high performance heat transfer fluid (as compared to the second fluid), and has a first heat transfer fluid freezing point. A determination is made that an appropriate time has been reached to switch from the first mode to a second mode. Based on this determination, the outdoor heat exchanger portion of the data cooling system is switched to a second heat transfer fluid, which is a relatively low performance heat transfer fluid, as compared to the first heat transfer fluid.
Patent GB-2523780-A (GB)
Title: Drive system for landing gear and drive system control method
Inventor: WILSON FRASER
IPC: F16H57/022
Filed: 2014-03-05
Abstract: A method for controlling a separation between rotational axes of a pair of meshing gears 64,66 is disclosed. A parameter indicative of a transmission error through the gears is measured and the separation is controlled by an actuator 58 in order to minimise variations in the measured signal. This acts to reduce variations in transmission error and the related vibrations created in the drive system and in the surrounding components. A related drive system and aircraft landing gear are described.
Patent GB-2527359-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for imaging of low radiance objects
Inventor: TUCH DAVID
IPC: G01T1/22
Filed: 2014-06-20
Abstract: An apparatus for optical imaging of a low radiance object is disclosed. It comprises a fixed polychromatic imaging device 104, the optical path between the polychromatic imaging device and the object being defined by a first section extending from the polychromatic imaging device to a fixed point 111, and a second section extending from the fixed point to the object 107. A fixed high-sensitivity imaging device 101 has an optical path between itself and the object defined by a third section extending from the high-sensitivity imaging device to the fixed point, and the second section. A focus controller is arranged to control the focus of the high-sensitivity imaging device based on the focus of the polychromatic imaging device, which may be tracked by an encoder, and the respective lengths of the first and third sections. The apparatus may also comprise an optical system 109 arranged to vary the length of the second section.
Patent GB-2529203-A (GB)
Title: Acetabular cup prosthesis
Inventor: MCMINN DEREK JAMES WALLACE
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2014-08-13
Abstract: An acetabular cup prosthesis 10, and method of forming said prosthesis, comprises providing at least one recess (18, Fig 2) in an edge 16 of the cup and at least one attachment means 12 (e.g. a metal or polymer cable, strap, rod, finger or wire). The attachment means has a projecting portion 14 for attachment of the cup to an introducer (configured for insertion of the cup into a patient) and a retaining portion (26, Fig 3A) for retaining the attachment means on the cup; the retaining portion being fixedly secured and located in a respective one of the recesses. The retaining portion may comprise an enlarged portion relative to the opening of the recess for example by affixing a mass to the end of the retaining portion or by tying a knot in the end of the retaining portion.
Patent GB-2530298-A (GB)
Title: Light sensor
Inventor: BAYNHAM LAWRENCE
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2014-09-18
Abstract: A light sensor suitable for use with a light assembly 2 includes a light receiver 18 and a controller 16 connected to the light receiver, wherein the light receiver receives a light input including ambient light and converts the light input into an output signal and the controller receives the output signal. The controller calculates the level of ambient light either by determining the level of light emitted by the light assembly by monitoring a modulated component of the light input and subtracting it from the total light input, or by only calculating the level of ambient light incident on the sensor when the light assembly output is substantially zero, which may be determined from knowledge of a pulse frequency of the light assembly.
Patent GB-2517109-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method
Inventor: ALLINSON NIGEL
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2013-05-07
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a substrate (110), the substrate having: a source (141) for generating electromagnetic radiation for illuminating an object; a detector (120) for detecting a response, such as scattered or fluorescent radiation, by the object to illumination by the electromagnetic radiation; and a least one conduit (150) formed through at least a portion of the substrate for transmission of electromagnetic radiation therethrough in a path from the source to the object or a path from the object to the detector, wherein the source and the detector are not in direct line of sight of one another.
Patent GB-2533088-A (GB)
Title: A roller bearing as well as a cage suitable for such a roller bearing
Inventor: JOS HOLSNIJDERS
IPC: F16C33/42
Filed: 2014-12-08
Abstract: A roller bearing 1 comprises an inner 4 and outer 2 ring, rollers 6, sealing structures 30, and a cage 7. Rollers 6 and cage 7 are disposed between the rings 2,4 and the sealing structures 30. The cage 7 comprises wave-shaped holding plates 9. Each plate 9 comprises pockets 10 joined by bridges 21, the bridges 21 e.g. providing a passage between adjacent pockets. Each pocket 10 has a flange 31 comprising a central part 34 and side parts 35, which side parts 35 are located closer to the nearest sealing structure 30 than the central part 34. The central 34 and side parts 35 may form a circular edge 36. Each bridge 21 may have a flange 32 extending towards the nearest sealing structure 30, wherein the flange comprises a central and side parts, which side parts are located closer to the sealing structure 30 than the central parts. Also claimed is the cage 7 without the bearing.
Patent GB-2523903-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle communications module
Inventor: MERRICKS JON
IPC: H01Q1/44
Filed: 2015-02-16
Abstract: A self-contained antenna module for attachment to a vehicle exterior, comprises a connector for attaching to an existing feed 52, a cellular communications module 51, for example a 3G/4G module, that is configured to provide a local wireless internet access point, and a renewable energy source for generating power independently of the vehicle's own power source. The renewable energy source may be a solar cell or a wind turbine 60 horizontally mounted within the module. The module may further comprise a near field communications module (such as Bluetooth (RTM)) or a DAB receiver. In a second embodiment the antenna module also comprises a rechargeable battery that powers the antenna module and is charged by the renewable energy source.
Patent GB-2533978-A (GB)
Title: Casing tensioner platform frame and casing tensioner platform frame kit
Inventor: KEZHU WANG
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2015-03-11
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a casing tensioner platform frame kit. The kit comprises frame components 111, corner connectors 101, rod components 109 and rod connection components 190. The frame components 111 and the corner connectors 101 form a hexahedral frame. The rod components 109 are fixed on the front planes and lateral planes of the hexahedral frame via the rod connection components 190. The frame components 111, corner connectors 101, rod components 109 and rod connection components 190 are all removable
Patent GB-2525500-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetric lobes for motors and pumps
Inventor: HOHL CARSTEN
IPC: F04C13/00
Filed: 2013-08-30
Abstract: An apparatus for use in a wellbore may include a stator having a bore and a rotor disposed in the bore. Either or both of the rotor and the stator may include a layer that has an asymmetrical material property profile along at least a portion of a circumference of that layer.
Patent GB-2527930-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus
Inventor: TUNSTALL JONATHON
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2013-09-02
Abstract: A computer implemented method of identifying a tumour structure in an image by first applying a threshold to the image from which a supra threshold region can be identified. This region is then compared with stored classification data to identify a structure. If the identified structure is found to lie adjacent to a boundary of the region then an additional region adjacent to that boundary may be selected and processed in the same way. The image may be divided into tiles and each tile thresholded to identify a supra threshold region for comparison.
Patent GB-2543760-A (GB)
Title: Method for generating spacing members
Inventor: KATIE MARGRET JEANETTE SMALL
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2015-10-26
Abstract: A method for generating spacing members for a number of picture frames and a graphical layout for the frames comprises uploading the dimensions required to an online interface. One picture frame is assigned as an origin frame, with the remainder of the frames being designated as non-origin frames. For each non-origin frame a spacing member is generated, shaped to receive one corner of the non-origin frame and a corner of the origin frame. A customised kit comprising the frames, spacing members and a graphical layout can be created. An apparatus for generating the spacing members is also claimed.
Patent GB-2543856-A (GB)
Title: End-to-end IoT device
Inventor: ANGELO MONTEIRO
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 2015-11-02
Abstract: A wireless sensor network is disclosed that is configurable for sensing a desired selection of physical quantities in an environment. The wireless sensor network comprises mote devices arranged at sensing locations in the environment and a gateway device. Each mote device comprises a wireless communication module for data communication with other mote devices and gateway devices within range, plural sensor input ports each configured for electrically coupling to and receiving sensor data from a specific type of sensor, said sensors being selected so as to configure the wireless sensor network to sense the desired physical characteristics. A microcontroller within the mote device is configured to communicate the sensed physical characteristics via a wireless ad hoc network to other mote devices and/or a gateway device. By providing a mote with multiple sensors pre-installed to a specific input port and/or by using plug and play type sensors coupled to the input ports less initial configuration of the wireless sensor network is required.
Patent GB-2529594-A (GB)
Title: Active region including nanodots (referred to also as "quantum dots") in matrix crystal grown on SI substrate and constituted of zincblende
Inventor: TERASHIMA KAZUTAKA
IPC: H01S5/343
Filed: 2014-05-30
Abstract: [Problem] To provide the structure of a high-luminance light-emitting device (LED) or high-luminance LD. [Solution] The present invention provides an LED characterized by including both AlyInxGazN crystals (yâ‰¥0, x>0) as matrix crystals which retain a zincblende crystal structure and In dots which have a higher In concentration than the AlyInxGazN crystals (yâ‰¥0, x>0) as matrix crystals, the matrix crystals and the In dots having been disposed over a zincblende BP crystal layer formed on an Si substrate.
Patent GB-2534283-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for auto-tuning an electric machine current regulator
Inventor: DAVID HOLMBURG
IPC: H02P21/22
Filed: 2015-12-08
Abstract: A motor control unit includes a processor configured to tune a current regulator regulating a supply of electrical current to an electric motor by determining a plurality of variables. The plurality of variables includes a stator resistance value (S300), a first inductance value (S310) and a second inductance value (S320), the stator resistance value being a resistance value of a stator of the electric motor, the first inductance value being a d-axis inductance of the electric motor and the second inductance value being a q-axis inductance of the electric motor. The processor is further configured to tune the current regulator by determining a plurality of gains (S350) based on the determined plurality of variables and generating current commands (S370) for operating the electric motor based on the determined plurality of gains. The processor may supply the generated current commands to an inverter which converts the current commands to three phase voltages for running the electric motor.